Financial assistance grants for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking program supports victim service providers, tribal governments, and tribal organizations to…

This $500,000 Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women (CFDA 16.063 - Financial Assistance to Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault, and Stalking) will support Community Services For Every1, Inc., a nonprofit organization in Buffalo, NY, to provide flexible financial assistance to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The funding will enable the organization to cover a range of survivor-identified expenses, such as rent, utilities, transportation, healthcare, education, and other costs that contribute to their long-term safety, stability, and independence. Through this grant, Community Services For Every1, Inc. aims to enhance the comprehensive support systems and empower survivors in the local community.

Financial assistance grants for victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking program supports victim service providers, tribal governments, and tribal organizations to provide flexible financial assistance to survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking, alongside other victim services. Flexible financial assistance is intended to support survivors in achieving safety, stability, and healing by paying for necessities that are not easily met by traditional service providers and with the flexibility to meet self-identified needs quickly. Recipients under this new program will provide flexible financial assistance to support survivor-identified needs that could include, but are not limited to, support for rent, security deposits, utilities, transportation, children's needs, physical or mental health expenses, education expenses, debt, and/or other expenses that contribute to a survivor's long-term safety, well-being, independence, and financial stability.